A time for reflection .. a time to hope.. a time to give praise .. and a time to live.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

~Happy Christmas~

LUKE 2:10-11 NKJ10 Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold,I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to allpeople.11 "For there is born to you this day in the city of David aSavior, who is Christ the Lord.

Sometimes we have more reverence for tradition than we do fortruth, or even than we do for God himself. Not that traditionis all bad -- far from it. We just must not worship ourtraditions and put them ahead of truth.

Tradition won't set you free -- but truth will.

Many traditions have grown up around Christmas -- some good,and some not so good.

There is not much question that Jesus of Nazareth was NOT bornon December 25th, or anytime close to that date. But does itmatter? The important thing is that He WAS born, and that issomething worthy of celebration.

PHILIPPIANS 1:18 NIV18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that inevery way, whether from false motives or true, Christ ispreached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I willcontinue to rejoice,

This is the way to look at Christmas: Christ is beingremembered -- by the world. Yes, there is too muchcommercialism. And, yes, Jesus is often forgotten in all therush and hubbub of the season.

But how wonderful that the largest celebration of the year iscentered around the coming to earth of our Lord Jesus Christ.That is something to be glad about!

Let's not be sucked in to fighting about the negatives ofChristmas. Let's emphasize Jesus, and try to remind others thatJesus is the reason for us to celebrate. Portions taken from Daily Devotion

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas Cheryl! We are supposed to have bad storms here in Arkansas tomorrow... and I'm hoping and praying you Okies don't as well. We often share eachother's weather!! Take care, and Happy Birthday Jesus!Lea

Sometimes the commercialism of this time of year really depresses me. I just can't help it. It's like the Lords coming has nothing to do with the actual holiday. almost like 2 different things are being celebrated. I really don't like this part at all. I wish this day was not so wrapped up in the toy giving.